Divisions
Vice-Chancellor's Division
Headed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, this division coordinates the strategic direction and governance of the University. We support and guide many of the University's activities and take responsibility for external reporting. Our focus is to optimise resources and infrastructure to deliver on the NeW Directions Strategic Plan.
Academic Division
Led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Andrew Parfitt, our focus is on supporting an exceptional academic experience for our students through the delivery of the NeW Directions Education Plan. We also play a key role in helping our academic staff develop their teaching experience. We lead the higher education sector in access to higher education by students from low income and indigenous backgrounds and we are establishing a Centre of Excellence in Equity for Higher Education to share our experiences and contribute to our regions, Australia and the world.
International and Advancement Division
Led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Advancement), Mrs Winnie Eley, the International and Advancement (I&A) Division brings together stakeholder engagement and international relations in the University of Newcastle (UoN). It has a diverse
yet coherent portfolio which includes Alumni Relations, External Relations, Corporate Relations, Community Engagement, the Confucius Institute, International Office, the UoN Foundation and UoN Singapore. Under the leadership of Mrs Eley and through the dedicated support of her team, the International
and Advancement Division supports the University's vision and strategic direction through meaningful engagement and sustainable positioning both nationally and internationally. Working closely with the University's divisions, faculties, partners and stakeholders, International and Advancement Division
consolidates the University's strategic direction through strengthening and developing strong partnerships and world-class collaborations in the global higher education sector and beyond.
Engagement and collaboration with both the students and stakeholders in the wider community are
key goals of the Division. We aim to deliver a positive impact upon the social fabric of our community as well as building a conduit to our world-class institution through our distinguished researchers, faculty members, alumni, friends and colleagues across the globe.
Research and Innovation Division
Led by the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Nick Talley, we cultivate the University's strong and vibrant research culture. We attract, train and support researchers and partner with industry to solve real-world problems. We are reshaping our division with an increased focus on research development and innovation activities to deliver on the NeW Directions Research and Innovation Plan.
Resources Division
Led by the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Nat McGregor, we deliver essential IT, infrastructure and finance resources to the University, to support our world-class education and research. We provide a unified physical and virtual environment through our infrastructure strategies which support the NeW Directions Strategic Plan.